Midland, Texas — A deadly shooting and hours-long police standoff shook the Midland community Friday after a gunman opened fire on officers and civilians, leaving one person dead and 10 others injured before authorities located the suspect deceased inside a barricaded building. The incident began shortly after 8 a.m. local time when law enforcement responded … Read more
Colton, California — A 64-year-old man was killed after his vehicle crashed into the rear of a stopped public transit bus in San Bernardino County, according to local authorities. The fatal collision occurred on the afternoon of June 10 and remains under investigation as officials work to determine what led up to the crash. Emergency … Read more
Patchogue, New York — A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a devastating drunk-driving crash that killed a respected Nassau County police officer and seriously injured his passenger earlier this year. Authorities announced that Matthew Smith, 21, admitted guilt to aggravated vehicular homicide and several other charges connected to the … Read more
Kansas City, Kansas — What started as an ordinary summer day for two young brothers running a neighborhood lemonade stand quickly turned into a heartwarming community story after a complaint to police produced an unexpected outcome. Parez and Jakkhi Reese had set up their usual stand selling lemonade, Kool-Aid, and snacks when someone anonymously contacted … Read more
Pasadena, California — A Southern California police department has released video footage showing the moment a police officer accidentally shot a fellow officer during what officials described as inappropriate horseplay involving loaded firearms. The Pasadena Police Department publicly released the footage on June 10, shedding new light on an incident that occurred months earlier inside … Read more
Dallas, Texas — North Texans should prepare for another stretch of summerlike weather as temperatures climb and humidity levels increase ahead of a storm system expected to move through the region later this weekend. Forecasters say the Dallas-Fort Worth area will experience several hot days before rain chances increase, eventually bringing a brief cooldown early … Read more
Queens, New York — A grieving widow has filed a lawsuit against a Long Island cemetery after an alleged equipment failure during her husband’s burial resulted in a traumatic scene that she says caused lasting emotional and psychological harm. According to a civil complaint filed on June 2, 82-year-old Zinule Nisha Ghanni is seeking damages … Read more
Toledo, Ohio — A pregnant Ohio teenager is facing a long road to recovery after she was shot and left paralyzed during an alleged robbery that began with a planned meetup arranged through Snapchat. The victim, identified only as Angel, is an 18-year-old high school student who was nearly six months pregnant when the violent … Read more
Collier County, Florida — Wildlife researchers in Southwest Florida have achieved a major milestone in the fight against invasive Burmese pythons, removing more than 8,000 pounds of snakes in a single season, the largest haul recorded by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida since launching its python management program. The record-breaking season resulted in the removal … Read more
Ennis, Texas — A newborn baby boy is safe and receiving medical care after being anonymously surrendered through a Safe Haven Baby Box at a North Texas fire station, highlighting a program designed to provide parents with a legal and safe alternative during times of crisis. The surrender took place at Fire Station #3 in … Read more